Here at Southwest General Health Center, we take pride in our work and
in our commitment to providing top quality healthcare and support for
patients in the greater Cleveland area. Community members were responsible
for founding our non-profit, 350-bed hospital in 1920. Since then, we
have continued to build our reputation for service and commitment to the
care and wellness of our neighbors in southwestern Cuyahoga, northern
Medina, and beyond.

One of the factors that continues to set us apart here at Southwest General
Health Center is our team of medical professionals and support staff who
truly care about our community and believe in the work we do. If this
message and perspective resonates with you, consider joining our team
here at Southwest General! Our career opportunities provide plenty of
space to grow and thrive. We focus on ensuring that all of our team members
have prospects for increased wellness, personal fulfillment, and growth
on a professional level.

The Southwest Community Health Foundation helps to provide outstanding
care for patients by raising philanthropic support for Southwest General
within the communities we serve. Leadership at The Foundation includes
a committed Board of Trustees and a talented team of non-profit professionals,
bolstered by the work of our active volunteer committees. Through the
generosity and dedication of our supporters, we will continue our commitment
to the health and wellbeing of greater Cleveland for generations to come.

Southwest General has partnered with CrossChx, a leader in health care
intelligence solutions, to implement their SafeChx system at various patient
registration areas throughout the Health Center.SafeChx will allow patients
to register using their fingerprint to instantly secure their medical
information. No fingerprints are stored by SafeChx. Instead, SafeChx creates
a unique identifier of more than 2,500 characters per person that is used
to ensure the right person receives the right care.

Enrolling in the SafeChx system for the first time takes each patient less
than 30 seconds. In follow up visits, patient registration using SafeChx
will take just seconds and provide an additional layer of identity protection.

“We are committed to providing the best possible patient experience
for individuals in our care,” said Mary Ann Freas, senior vice president
and chief financial officer. “This includes taking a proactive approach
to protecting our patients’ medical identities and to assuring an
efficient process for secure, accurate record keeping.”

“We fundamentally believe patient care begins in the Waiting Room.
By providing a better overall experience, Southwest General can provide
even better care,” said Sean Lane, co-founder and chief executive
officer, CrossChx. “Patients should expect this level of protection
and efficiency as the new standard of patient care.”

CrossChx has found that nearly 14 percent of medical records contain serious
identity errors. At the same time, medical identity theft crimes are rising
at a rate of 22 percent annually. Hospitals using SafeChx have taken a
proactive measure to prevent these risks, which can cause serious adverse
effects to patients and lead to millions of dollars in waste, fraud and
abuse for the health systems.

To learn more about the SafeChx technology at Southwest General, contact
Caroline Fienga, media specialist, at 440-816-6723 or cfienga@swgeneral.com.